Dotson 50th wedding anniversaryA 50th wedding anniversary reception for Arlos and Linda Dotson will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Pleasant Grove Assembly of God. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.

May 50th wedding anniversaryA 50th wedding anniversary celebration and reception for James and Judy May will be given from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at the London First Baptist Church in London by Paula Banks and the couple’s children. They were married May 1, 1965, in Concord, Calif. The couple has three children, Kevin May of Pottsville, Lynnette and Jerry Hill of Senatobia, Miss., and Rhonda McKown of Russellville; five grandchildren; and three great-gr...

Newton — WalkerMr. and Mrs. Timmy and Christy Newton of Durant, Okla., along with Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy and Kelly Walker of Clarksville announce the engagement of their children, Madison Taylor Newton to Logan Thomas Walker, formerly of Clarksville. Madison will graduate in December with her Masters of Science and emphasis on Speech-Language Pathology from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla. Logan obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from ...

Wilsons celebrate 40th anniversaryCongratulations on your 40th wedding anniversary, Chuck and LaJean Wilson! We are lucky to have you as an example of a loving, Godly marriage. We love you! — Chip and Alison, Matt and CaraJean

Births (April 26, 2015)Kling Megan and Dustin Kling of Russellville welcomed the birth of their daughter, Kinley Kling, born April 8, 2015. She weighed 6 pounds and 2 ounces and was 191⁄2 inches long. Harris Ashlynn Stevens and Jesse Harris of Atkins welcomed the birth of their daughter, Grace Leigh Harris, born April 13, 2015. She weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Lisa and Wes Tackett of Atkins, Phyllis and Jimmy Harris of A...

Hale — CampbellDr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hale of Russellville announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Elizabeth Hale, to Cody James Campbell of Russellville. The bride-elect is a 2012 graduate of Russellville High School and will graduate from Arkansas Tech University in May. She will begin Physical Therapy school at Northwest Arkansas UAMS in Fayetteville in August. She is the granddaughter of Dianne and Fred Hale of Russellville, Sue Swanson of Cabot a...

Ray — McGeeThe children of Susan Ray and Steve McGee announce the engagement of their parents and their forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of James and Mary Wilson of Taft, Calif. The prospective groom is the son of the late Arvel and the late Floye McGee of Hector. A rustic outdoor wedding is planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Dover. A reception will follow at the same location. A honeymoon in Hawaii will be the couple’s ...

Masterson — HaleMelissa Kathleen Masterson, RN, and Dr. Timothy E. Hale were joined together in marriage on Saturday, April 4, 2015, in Eureka Springs. The elegant but private wedding ceremony was held at two o’clock in the afternoon in the Governor’s Suite at the historic 1886 Crescent Hotel. The service was officiated by the Reverend Salina Parish and witnessed by members of both the bride’s and groom’s families. The bride was escorted by her eldest son, Mi...

Terry — AdcockJennifer Anne Terry and Matthew Joseph Adcock of Russellville announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Michael and Carla Terry of Russellville. She is the granddaughter of Fritz and Pat Morales of Waldron and Loyd and Marguerite Terry of Dardanelle. She is a 2011 graduate of Russellville High School and will graduate from Arkansas Tech University in May with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. The pr...

Cochran celebrates 90th birthdayAgnes Elizabeth Hamilton Cochran will celebrate her 90th birthday from 2-3:30 p.m. today at the fellowship hall of Russellvile First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located at 1200 N. Arkansas Ave. Friends and family are invited to attend. She requests no gifts, please, but if anyone would like to honor her with a donation to the church, that would be appreciated. Agnes was born April 15, 1925, at Hector to Emmett Andrew and Mabel Lefan Hamilt...

Births (April 19, 2015)Simmons Kristen and James Simmons of Dover welcomed the birth of their daughter, Erin Tyne Simmons, born April 7, 2015. She weighed 8 pounds and 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Kelley and Kenneth Royal, Tracey Burris and James Simmons, all of Russellville. Dial Randi and Randall Dial of Atkins welcomed the birth of their son, Jaxon Wayne Dial, born April 9, 2015. He weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces and was 201⁄2 inches long....

Wilson — WillardDoug and Laurie Wilson of Harrison announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Christa Marie Wilson, to Jonathan Hoover Willard, son of Hoover and Mary Willard of Belleville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Marie and the late John Rydzewski of Dearborn Heights, Mich., and the late Keith and Marilyn Wilson of Hemet, Calif. The bride is a 2011 graduate of North Arkansas College. She is employed by the Boone County...

Roper — PowellJessica Lee Roper of Dover and Jeffrey Scott Powell of Pottsville announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Brian Roper, Linda Beth Young and Shannon Phillips of Dover. She is the granddaughter of Jesse and Shirley Mason, Barbara Hallum and the late Charles Roper, and Jerry and Linda Allen, all of Dover. She is a 2006 graduate of Dover High School and a 2010 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with...

Ivey — MyersJordan Danielle Ivey of London and Zachary Tate Myers of Dover announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of J.D. and Jane Ivey of London. She is the granddaughter of Bob and Linda Steuber of London and Hugh and Jean Ivey of Dover. She is a 2011 graduate of Dover High School and 2014 graduate of Arkansas Tech University and is employed at the Holiday House Ranch in London. The prospective groom is the s...

Births (April 12, 2015)Crouch Jessica (Merrill) Crouch and Landen Crouch of Russellville welcomed the birth of their son, Jasen Daniel Crouch, born Feb. 3, 2015. He weighed 8 pounds and 14 ounces and was 22 inches long. His grandparents are Kevin and Lisa Merrill and Michael and Ruth Crouch, all of Harrison. His great-grandparents are Elmer and the late Marie Griever, Allen and Bonnie Merrill, Mitchell and Joyce Rains and the late Yvonne Rains, all of Harrison, and ...

Nelson — MordenDr. Lauren Elizabeth Nelson and Justin Thomas Morden were united in marriage on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at First Baptist Church in Russellville. The Reverend Michael Cloud officiated at the 2 p.m. ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Greg and Nan Nelson of Russellville. Grandparents are the late David and Jean Murdoch of Russellville, Opal Nelson Gennings of Russellville and the late Sheldon Nelson of Batesville. Parents of the groom are To...

Branham — WilliamsLindsey Nichole Branham and Matthew Derek Williams of Russellville announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Bobby and Dena Branham of Russellville. She is the granddaughter of Bobby and Joyce Branham of Van Buren and Betty Haigwood and the late Leon Nicholson of Newport. She is a graduate from Russellville High School and Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood...